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LeROY N. "LEE" EVANS

FUNERAL HOME

James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. - Levittown

2200 Trenton Rd.

Levittown, Pennsylvania

LeROY EVANS Obituary

EVANS

LeROY N. "LEE", age 83, on Sept. 22, 2009. Retired Geo. Washington H.S. music teacher. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve L. (Welsh); loving father of Richard L. (Sherry), Michael S. (Karen), Jacqueline V. (Terry) Malloy, Brian A. (Patty) and late Leroy N., Jr.; brother of Richard, Bernard and the late Muriel. Also sadly missed by 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Memorial Service, Sun., 3 P.M., THE JAMES J. DOUGHERTY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2200 Trenton Rd., Levittown where family will receive friends from 1:30 P.M. until the time of the Service. Burial of ashes, Tues., 10 A.M. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Sep. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for LeROY EVANS

10 Entries

Richie "LaBamba" Rosenberg

September 19, 2023

Richie "LaBamba" Rosenberg

September 19, 2023

Richie "LaBamba" Rosenberg

September 19, 2023

Remembering on this day my father like figure who showed me which direction I should turn to be the man who I have become today. We have named our 1st born Evan in his memory.

Chuck Schaeffer

September 23, 2010

Mr. Evans insisted I practice more and step up my game. He made me focus on my sight reading and challenged me regularly with complex guitar charts. He somehow new I had talent but just was too lazy to develop it. From him,I learned a lot about theory and harmony. He took a guy who was basically self taught and gave me the opportunity to earn credibility, even though I was too young to appreciate what he was doing. I will always be grateful for his straightforward advice and his insistence to push myself to become a better musician. No other teacher ever took the time to speak to me about music the way he did. I will never forget that.

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Cheryl Tinney

September 28, 2009

My memories of Washington High School would not be complete until you mention Leroy Evans. I played flute in the orchestra and the marching band from '70-74. He would be really tough on the outside but he was a teddy bear on the inside and everyone loved him. I will never forget all those periods I spent "practicing" in the music room. It was fun to be there with Mr. Evans and he always gave you the impression that you were the most important person. I even remember the time he "threw" me in the trashcan. I want his family to know that he was an amazing and caring person. He was such a positive influence on so many of us. My years with him in the music room are the most cherished memories. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to his family and may he rest in peace.

Richard Rosenberg

September 27, 2009

Leroy Evans was a huge inspiration to me in all aspects of my life, professional and personal. It was late in my 8th grade school year when my sister Susan Rosenberg, class of (’68), (clarinet to French horn) first introduced me to Mr. Evans. He said he would be loosing trombone chairs after the next graduating class. Here’s a trombone. We’ll set ya’ up with a few lessons. Take it home over the summer then we’ll see where you’re at.
At the same time, my parents were going through a nasty divorce and I guess you could say I found refuge in the music dept. I could never have imagined the friendship that would someday bring him to be such a father figure to me. Oh, he was a tough guy all right. Damn near rip your head off if ya’didn’t work hard enough, waste his time or cutting into his golfing. However, inside that hard shell was a most caring individual and kindest of souls.
In stage band, he introduced our senses to the likes of Stan Kenton, Count Basie, and so much more. He established a Varity Show to perform outside the school boundaries featuring the now most popular Philly entertainer /vocalist Eddie Bruce (‘71) and soon after to appear on the Broadway stage, Ellen Salkowitz (‘72).
He sent Jimmy Konzelman (class of ‘71)(alto sax) and myself (junior) to audition for ”All-City” Jazz band. After walking away with lead chairs, he arranged for me a full scholarship to” The Philadelphia Musical Academy”. We never lost touch after school. He came to Atlantic City to see me perform with Diana Ross and NYC to a taping of the Conan O’ Brien Show to whom he shares his April 18th birthday with. Twenty years ago, he would come to learn of my naming our 1st of five children, EVAN Austin Rosenberg.
His loving guidance influenced a slew of successful careers, not only originating from George Washington High but previously from Germantown High. He taught Grammy Award winning students, such as Jazz recording pianist Kenny Barron. Other outstanding Germantown students include, jazz bassist and New School of Music professor Reggie Workman, world renown and favorite clarinet student/saxophonist George Young, Archie Shepp and trombonist Fred Joiner.
His years at George Washington would come to establish many more success stories. The 1st class from GWHS, the class of 65’ would become his most talked about crop of students. Brian Pastor, educator, lead trombonist for the Philadelphia Pops and leader of his own, “Brian Pastor Big Band.” Mike Richmond, another jazz bassists and NYU and Rutgers professor continues his outstanding body of work. Sylvia Rosensweig has retained her 1st violin chair with the Cincinnati Symphony for decades. From future classes there would be more such as Jimmy Konzelman, pianist/vocalist John Primerano and trumpeter Tony Cinkutis and flutist, Sue Downey (73’) are still actively performing and so many more.
In 2001, Mr. Evans was honored at a surprise function given to him buy his beloved students to celebrate his 75th Birthday, his family was on hand and it was a fantastic turnout. He would stand to relish those memories for years to come and to the many orchestra students who went on with other careers, and kept in touch, know that he spoke highly of all.

To his family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy!
Richard Rosenberg

Carol Andersen

September 25, 2009

Mr. Evans was my Music Instructor and our great Band Director from 1970-1974. I will always cherish the memories from that period in my life and how he taught us the value of music. He nicknamed me "BoomBoom" because I played the drums in his Marching Band. May his family be comforted in knowing just how many lives he really touched in so many ways. He will always live in our hearts and souls!

Joanne Levy

September 25, 2009

I was very sad to hear of Mr. Evans' passing. He was my music teacher at GWHS in the 70's and was always a great guy and a super influence. He always encouraged us to do our best and playing in band, orchestra, and especially jazz band was really an honor. May he rest in peace, and may all of his family be comforted by the fact that his students through the years have great memories of a great teacher who truly influenced on our lives.

September 25, 2009

I was saddened to read of the death of Leroy, Sr. He was a good buddy in high school and always an outstanding musician. He was the highlight of our high school band. It was a pleasure knowing him.

Richard Hivner

September 25, 2009

I was saddened to read of the death of Leroy, Sr. He was a good buddy in high school and always an outstanding musician. He was the highlight of our high school band. It was a pleasure knowing him.

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